Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA) organized the 9th Annual BATA Cup Cricket Tournament on July 21-22 in Fremont. All proceeds from this event were donated to Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF). BATA is a recognized Partner in Service for SEF. Scopus Consulting Group was the Grand Sponsor for the event. Event sponsors included Ravi Tax Services, Remit2india.com and the platinum sponsors were Channel Real Estate & Mortgage, You Smile Dental, RootShell Technologies. Dosa N Biryani (http://www.dosabiryani.com) catered sumptuous food at the grounds on both days.

A record number of 48 men teams, and 63 games were played in two days. With 6-overs-6-aside format, the games were very close and the audience witnessed a lot of nail biter games. The enthusiastic spectators (consisting of spouses, children, family & friends) provided a lot of support by cheering their favorite teams and players responded by treating the crowd to a flurry of 4's and 6's as well as some excellent bowling & fielding.